Good News / Bad News of the Day (July 13, 2018)

The Good News

The Rom Com Revival
We seem to be entering a new age of romantic comedies, and they’re not necessarily like their predecessors: The casts are more diverse, and the storylines are more nuanced. Combined with the dark times we’re currently living in, it’s no wonder that they’re quickly becoming some of the must-see viewing on streaming platforms like Netflix. Read On…

We’re Listening
Spotify recently gave three women of color $10,000 each to launch their own podcasts, and all three of the forthcoming programs sound incredible. Consider us subscribers. Read On…

DID YOU KNOW: Mental illness is one of the first things we hear about nowadays when it comes to violent crime. But a new study shows that not only do people with mental illness only account for 3-5% of violent crimes, they’re also actually more likely to be the victims of violent crimes.

The Bad News

Build-A-Fiasco
Build-A-Bear Workshop has a PR crisis on their hands after their “pay your age” promotion went sour, with parents waiting in hours and hours of lines with young children, only to be turned down. Read On…

Not a Good Reaction
Just because the concept of polyamory is becoming more mainstream in the 2010s doesn’t mean it’s more accepted. Five women talked about their experiences coming out as polyamorous to their parents and extended families. Unfortunately, many of the reactions they received were pretty awful. Read On…